In this powerful episode of Mission Activated, Aveline Clarke sits down with Jas Rawlinson: an award-winning speaker, best-selling author, and leading advocate for emotional abuse and domestic violence awareness.

Jas shares her deeply personal journey from surviving a childhood marked by coercive control, to transforming her trauma into purposeful action that empowers others. Together, they explore the importance of boundary setting, recognising red flags, and using personal stories for healing and societal change. Jas’s honesty and expertise offer hope and practical steps for anyone seeking freedom from toxic cycles.

Here’s a summary of what they discussed:

03:29 Jas describes her mission to educate on emotional abuse red flags.

09:06 Coercive control and its lasting impact on survivors.

18:59 The catalyst to Jas’s healing and advocacy journey.

33:11 Jas’s superpower and the role of storytelling in change.

52:06 Every teen (and adult) needs to learn boundary-setting and red flag detection.

…and so much more.

Enjoy!

YouTube Episode:

https://youtu.be/0fGFFqcVaDk

Here's some information about our guest, Jas:

Jas Rawlinson, Speaker, Author, Coach

Jas Rawlinson is an award-winning speaker, best-selling author, and advocacy coach who specializes in emotional abuse and domestic violence awareness. Combining her lived experience as a domestic/sexual violence survivor, with a bachelors degree in creative writing and psychology, Jas is highly renowned for her natural ability to break through stigmatized social issues, and has impacted hundreds of thousands of lives worldwide. She's the author of four books, the co-founder of Brisbane’s first permanent Domestic Violence Memorial, and also the creator of 'Red Flags 101' - a nationally recognised program that empowers workplaces and communities to detect the red flags of domestic violence before they become physical. Alongside her work, Jas is also a passionate anti-human trafficking ambassador who - in her fight against social injustice - has investigated illegal brothels and spent time with survivors and investigators in SE Asia. In 2022, she even swam with sharks on reality TV (to an audience of 100 million+) to raise funds for exploited children! Endorsed by names including Lifeline, Act for Kids, and the National Centre on Sexual Exploitation, Jas is an unwavering advocate for transforming shame into strength through the power of real and raw storytelling.

What's something Interesting About You, Jas?
Jas once swam with sharks to raise funds to end child sexual exploitation

Here's how you can connect with Jas:

• Red Flags 101: jasrawlinson.com/redflags
• Website: jasrawlinson.com
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/jasrawlinsonofficial
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/jas_rawlinson

The purpose of the Mission Activated podcast is to inspire people with the stories of people who are activated on their mission, and are living a life of purpose, passion and alignment. Being in business is not just about money: it's about bringing our genius and our gifts to the world to impact others.

If you'd like to get in touch please contact us at contact@6starleaders.com

What if the most important skill in leadership today isn’t decisiveness — but curiosity?

In this episode, I sit down with Scott Ko — strategist, speaker, and creator of The Curiosity Mindset — to explore how curiosity helps us lead, relate, and reflect with more clarity. We talk parenting, decision-making, purpose, and how to stay open when things get uncertain or complex.

This conversation is filled with practical wisdom for anyone navigating change — in work, life, or within yourself.

Here's a summary of what we discussed:

[00:03] – Scott’s mission: why curiosity matters now more than ever
[00:10] – Systems, people, and how we think
[00:15] – The anime that shifted his worldview
[00:18] – Curiosity in parenting + education
[00:25] – Teens, TikTok, and critical thinking
[00:31] – The Curiosity Mindset explained
[00:42] – EQ vs curiosity
[00:50] – Purpose isn’t a straight line — and that’s okay
[00:54] – “Be the river”: holding life lightly

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/sfg4PVr8g9A

Listen on all players: https://pod.link/1560595600

Here's some information about our guest:

Scott Ko is a strategist, speaker, and social entrepreneur specialising in leadership, business strategy, and integration. He’s the creator of The Curiosity Mindset — a practical framework to help people embrace uncertainty with openness and purpose.

Fun fact? Scott’s a proud Felinist (aka crazy cat man 🐱), bringing softness, wisdom, and warmth into everything he does.

Contact Scott:

W: www.scottko.com

LI: @thescottko

The purpose of the Mission Activated podcast is to inspire people with the stories of people who are activated on their mission, and are living a life of purpose, passion and alignment. Being in business is not just about money: it's about bringing our genius and our gifts to the world to impact others.

If you'd like to get in touch please contact us at contact@6starleaders.com

What if the biggest betrayal of your life became the catalyst for your greatest peace?

In this raw and powerful episode, I speak with Wonderful Morrison — speaker, healer, and host of Her Truth Revealed — about rebuilding her life after losing her business to a trusted family member. What followed was a soul-deep journey of healing, identity, and fierce reinvention. This is a conversation for anyone navigating midlife change, letting go of control, or stepping into their truth — one surrendered moment at a time.

Here's a summary of what we discussed:

• 00:07:28 – The origin story — A $20,000 cheque, a dream business, and the love that built it
• 00:13:38 – The betrayal — How a trusted family member stole the business overnight
• 00:18:17 – Numbing & denial — The wine, the warehouse job, and the slow breakdown
• 00:22:05 – The healing begins — A retreat that cracked her open, and why this one was different
• 00:29:12 – Radical forgiveness — The turning point: forgiving herself, not just others
• 00:35:24 – A new kind of peace — Waking up without anger, and not recognising herself
• 00:56:06 – Money, healing, and success — What really happened after she stopped pushing
• 01:00:59 – Her mission now — Rewriting the rules, embracing her full fire, and helping others do the same

Watch on YouTube:

YouTube

Why This One Matters

This is a story of radical surrender, deep healing, and fierce midlife reinvention. If you’ve ever lost yourself in your work, your roles, or your pain — this episode offers real, grounded hope.

Wonderful reminds us that we can’t meet our purpose until we meet ourselves. And that peace is possible… even after everything falls apart.

Wonderful Morrison—yes, that’s her real name—is redefining midlife as a time for bold reinvention and radical authenticity. A seasoned entrepreneur, devoted mum, and second-degree black belt, she’s no stranger to life’s toughest blows. After building a successful business with her husband, betrayal from a trusted family friend nearly destroyed everything. But Wonderful used heartbreak as fuel, rebuilding not just her business—but herself.

Through her consultancy, podcast, and YouTube channel—soon relaunching as Her Truth Revealed—she empowers women to embrace midlife as their power era. Her message? Own your truth. Reclaim your story. And live your next chapter with fire, freedom, and fierce joy.

What are you famous for, Wonderful?

I studied Martial Arts for 25 years and hold a second degree black belt. I didn't know it then but I realize now that the spirituality of martial arts is the essence of who I am.

Here's how you can connect with Wonderful:

W: leadheracdemy.com

F: Facebook

IG: Instagram

The purpose of the Mission Activated podcast is to inspire people with the stories of people who are activated on their mission, and are living a life of purpose, passion and alignment. Being in business is not just about money: it's about bringing our genius and our gifts to the world to impact others.

If you'd like to get in touch please contact us at contact@6starleaders.com